I can wax and wane, yet I always return. What am I?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I am part of the lunar cycle.
Answer
Moon phases
Explanation
The Moon goes through phases of waxing and waning, returning to the new Moon.
This is a medium knowledge riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Moon phases.
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